不愧

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Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

"不愧" is used to express that someone or something is worthy of a certain title, praise, or reputation. It implies that the person or thing lives up to expectations and is not ashamed of the honor or recognition they receive.

Common Contexts

It is often used to compliment people for their achievements, skills, or qualities, and can also be applied to objects like movies, books, or awards to emphasize their deserved recognition.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 不愧 + noun/role: used to affirm someone's identity or role with pride.
  • 不愧 + noun/title: emphasizes the deservedness of a title or status.
  • 不愧 + verb phrase: highlights that the result matches the effort or quality.

Nuances

Using 不愧 carries a positive tone, often expressing admiration or respect. It differs from simply saying "值得" (worthy) by adding a sense of no shame or regret, emphasizing that the person or thing truly meets the high standard.

Common Confusion

Don't confuse 不愧 with 疚 (gùi jiù), which means feeling guilty or ashamed. 不愧 is about being worthy and not feeling ashamed, while 疚 is about feeling regret or guilt.

Example Sentences

He is truly worthy of being the backbone of our company; his work is

This movie truly deserves the multiple international awards it received; the

She is truly worthy of being a teacher; her lectures are clear and

He is truly worthy of being called a great poet in Chinese history; his

He truly deserves his excellent exam results because of his hard work.